In this video i show you how to prepare a sub-base and how to lay 3x2 slabs. this is part of a larger garden project.. Laying a concrete shed base involves the same clearance and levelling of land as with a paving slab shed base. however, you then need to create a frame, fill with stone, mix cement, level and allow to set.. How to build a shed base; share this page in your favourite social networks. print this page; simply choose the one for you and read through the step-by-step advice on how to lay your shed base. before you begin. this will be about 12cm deep to allow for the sub-base, mortar and paving slabs..
The paving slabs should be slightly higher than the grass (if lower the water will run off the grass onto your shed base). i would dig out about an inch and lay on a base of sand. so if your slabs are an inch thick then you will need to dig out about 2 inches.. A shed base is an essential part of building a shed (whether they may be wooden or metal garden sheds), the base has to be properly made to give your shed a solid foundation.. As an alternative, paving slabs could be laid upon mortar dabs; this would involve mixing a wet mortar and laying 5 dabs per slab (each corner and centre of the slab) then levelling. for this guide we will use the dry mix. starting in one corner lay the first slab into its position, carefully levelling in all directions using a spirit level..
